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The Minister of Science and Education of Kyrgyzstan and the Ambassador of Hungary Discussed Cooperation Issues

The Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation Gulzat Isamatova met with the Ambassador of Hungary to Kyrgyzstan, Sandor Dorogi. According to the ministry's press service, the meeting discussed the state and future directions of bilateral cooperation in the fields of science, higher education, and innovation. Plans for joint events in 2026, the development of academic mobility, and strengthening ties between universities were also considered.

31.01.2026, 08:43
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GKNB: A meeting of the Board of Trustees was held at KRSU

At the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin, a meeting of the board of trustees took place, attended by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee. Opening the meeting, Kamchybek Tashiev, who is the chairman of the university's board of trustees, emphasized the importance of summarizing the results of KRSU's work for 2025 and determining key areas for development in 2026.

30.01.2026, 21:59
In Bishkek, the development of student farms was discussed
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In Bishkek, the development of student farms was discussed

On January 29, a seminar was held in Bishkek, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event took place as part of the project "Assessment and Improvement of the Institutional Structure in School Nutrition." According to the Ministry, the seminar gathered participants from various departments, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture

30.01.2026, 17:09
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A new school has opened in the village of Ber-Bulak in the Alamudun district. Photo

On January 30, a solemn opening of an educational institution named after O. Tursumatov took place in the village of Ber-Bulak, located in the Alamidin district of the Chui region. High-ranking guests attended the ceremony, including the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdaan Oruntaev, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Chui region Azamat Osmonov, as well as representatives of local authorities, educators, students, and residents of

30.01.2026, 16:50
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A tourism school is planned to be built in the Ak-Suisky district.

The Ministry of Education hosted a meeting between Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva and Michael Mattiaschitz, who represents the Federal Ministry of Finance of Austria. According to the ministry's press service, this meeting was a continuation of the online event that took place on January 27, involving the Austrian Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development, as well as a number of partner organizations and educational institutions from Austria.

30.01.2026, 16:17
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Professor Evgenia Lushikhina has passed away

On January 29, at the age of 87, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Evgeniya Mikhailovna Lushikhina passed away, as reported by the press service of the National Academy of Sciences. Evgeniya Mikhailovna was born on April 7, 1940.

30.01.2026, 16:15
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In Kara-Balta, plans are underway to build a kindergarten and a school

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, accompanied by representatives of the "Ata-Jurt" parliamentary group, made a working trip to Kara-Balta. According to the information from the parliament's press service, the delegates inspected the building of school No. 5, which was privatized in 2011 and returned to state ownership in 2018.

30.01.2026, 12:33
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The Ministry of Education plans to conduct an interim monitoring of the implementation of 12-year education.

On January 29, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education, attended by Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva and her deputies, as well as heads of organizations under the ministry and representatives of donor structures. According to information provided by the ministry's press service, the main topic of the meeting was the discussion of the interim monitoring and analytical assessment of the implementation of the 12-year school education based on the results of the first half of the year. A

30.01.2026, 11:41
The Ministry of Education Discussed the Interim Monitoring of 12-Year Education
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The Ministry of Education Discussed the Interim Monitoring of 12-Year Education

On January 29, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education under the leadership of Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva. The event was attended by deputy ministers, heads of departments under the ministry, as well as representatives of donor organizations. The meeting addressed the issue of interim monitoring and analytical assessment of the implementation of 12-year school education based on the results of the first half of the year. The ministry's statement mentions plans to conduct a

30.01.2026, 11:15
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The issue of constructing an additional floor or a new building for Art School No. 4 is being considered.

The mayor of the capital, Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, along with his deputies, visited educational institutions in the city. During the visit, they inspected the Children's Art School No. 4, where they discussed the possibility of adding a new floor or constructing a new building next to the existing one. The mayor instructed to conduct a seismic safety assessment of the building at the Institute of Seismology and to focus on creating accessible infrastructure for people with disabilities

29.01.2026, 21:02
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The Minister of Science and Education of Kyrgyzstan and the Ambassador of China Discussed Cooperation

On January 27, Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation Gulzat Isamatova met with the Ambassador of China to Kyrgyzstan, Liu Jiangping. According to the press service of the Ministry of Science, the meeting discussed current issues and prospects for bilateral cooperation in the fields of science, higher education, and innovative technologies between Kyrgyzstan and China.

29.01.2026, 18:44
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Capital Kindergarten No. 4 checked based on parents' complaints

On January 29, the Deputy Mayor of the capital, Victoria Mozgacheva, conducted an inspection of preschool institution No. 4 in response to parents' complaints. According to information from the press service of the city administration, violations were found in the organization of children's nutrition during the inspection. In particular, discrepancies were identified between the served dishes and the approved menu, as well as the absence of daily samples and a control dish.

29.01.2026, 17:57
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In Bishkek, the quality of education and safety in schools were discussed

On January 29, a meeting for school directors was held in Bishkek, organized by the Department of Education of the city administration. This was reported by the press service of the capital's government. At the meeting, Gulmira Akmatova, head of the Department of Quality Control of Education and Methodological Support, presented an analytical report regarding the results of work for the year 2025. This document focused on issues of control and verification of the educational process, as

29.01.2026, 17:46
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Courses for professional development are being organized for short-term kindergarten educators.

On January 28, a round table was held at the Ministry of Education dedicated to issues of preschool education. According to information from the ministry's press service, representatives from various organizations participated in the event, including the Department of Education of Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, as well as the Republican Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Educational Workers. Among the participants were also educators from short-term kindergartens

29.01.2026, 16:17
Teachers in Kyrgyzstan are set to be trained in working with artificial intelligence
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Teachers in Kyrgyzstan are set to be trained in working with artificial intelligence

In Kyrgyzstan, a training program for teachers aimed at working with artificial intelligence is planned to be implemented. This became known after the meeting of the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, with the founder of Cayu AI, Zamir Akimbekov, which took place on January 29. The Ministry of Education reported that the meeting discussed the prospects of integrating AI technologies into the educational process. Kendirbaeva emphasized the need for

29.01.2026, 15:45
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In Bishkek, the kindergarten "Balastan" No. 69 was inspected

An inspection of the kindergarten "Balastan" No. 69 took place in Bishkek. According to the information from the press service of the city administration, during the visit, the institution was inspected by the chairman of the Bishkek City Council Bekzhan Usenaliev and vice-mayor Victoria Mozgacheva.

29.01.2026, 11:50
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In Bishkek, compliance with sanitary norms was checked at school No. 8: Measures will be taken against the management.

On January 28, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, along with the Director of the Department of Education, Rakhmat Musaev, conducted an on-site inspection at School No. 8 after receiving information about possible violations of sanitary norms. According to the press service of the mayor's office, during the inspection of the educational premises, discrepancies with the current sanitary requirements were found. As a result, the school administration was instructed to carry out

29.01.2026, 11:36
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Construction near School No. 66 is causing traffic jams, - deputy

In the Vostok-5 area, the construction of a grocery store near school No. 66 is actively underway, leading to traffic congestion. This was stated by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev at a parliamentary meeting on January 29. Dastan Bekeshev noted that there are already enough traffic jams in the capital. "I support business, but when issuing construction permits, it is necessary to consider many factors: traffic jams, landscaping, and other important issues. It is also important to take into account

29.01.2026, 11:09
The Housing and Utilities Fund approved a loan agreement from the Saudi Fund for the construction of schools.
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The Housing and Utilities Fund approved a loan agreement from the Saudi Fund for the construction of schools.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft Law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund for Development for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2" was unanimously adopted. This document was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. According to the authors of the bill, this agreement provides for the construction of 14 new schools in Bishkek and the Chui region.

29.01.2026, 10:05
In Kyrgyzstan, developers of new generation textbooks for three subjects have been selected
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In Kyrgyzstan, developers of new generation textbooks for three subjects have been selected

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has organized a competition to select authors and developers of new generation textbooks, which is associated with the transition to a 12-year education system. According to the ministry's press service, the competition was held in two stages and covered the subjects "Kyrgyz Language" (for grades 1-12), "Geography," and "History" (for grades 7-12).

29.01.2026, 09:37
In Kyrgyzstan, training for preschool educators is planned according to new state standards
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In Kyrgyzstan, training for preschool educators is planned according to new state standards

In the country, training for educators and leaders of preschool institutions is planned in accordance with new state standards related to early childhood development. This became known during a meeting that took place on January 27, 2026, between the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan Foundation. The press service of the ministry reported that the event was attended by Deputy Minister of Education Nadiira Jusupekova and the General Director of the Aga Khan Foundation in

29.01.2026, 09:12